4. When the programme is complete,
adjust the water softener according
to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
aid.
10.4 Loading the baskets
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• Use the appliance to wash
dishwasher-safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
made of wood, horn, aluminium,
pewter and copper as they could
crack, warp, get discoloured or pitted.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
that can absorb water (sponges,
household cloths).
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening facing
downwards.
• Make sure that glass items do not
touch each other.
• Put light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that the items do not move
freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the
cutlery drawer.
• Move the upper basket upwards to
accommodate large items in the lower
basket.
• Make sure that the spray arms can
move freely before you start a
programme.
10.5 Before starting a
programme
Before you start the selected
programme, make sure that:
• The filters are clean and correctly
installed.
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• There is enough salt and rinse aid
(unless you use multi-tablets).
• The arrangement of the items in the
baskets is correct.
• The programme is suitable to the type
of load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.
10.6 Unloading the baskets
1. Let the tableware cool down before
you remove it from the appliance. Hot
items can be easily damaged.
2. First remove items from the lower
basket, then from the upper basket.
After the programme is
completed, water can still
remain on the inside
surfaces of the appliance.
11. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged
spray arms decrease the
washing results. Make a
check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
11.1 Internal cleaning
• Clean the appliance interior with a soft
damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,
strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the
rubber gasket, once a week.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance, use a cleaning product
designed for dishwashers at least
once every two months. Carefully
follow the instructions on the
packaging of the product.
• Use the automatic cleaning
programme for optimal cleaning
results.
• Using short-duration programmes
regularly can cause grease and
limescale buildup inside the
appliance. Run long-duration
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